Grade I listed · Barnsley

Administration Building at Monk Bretton Priory

Administration Building at Monk Bretton Priory is a Grade I listed building in Barnsley, first listed on 6 February 1952. It is one of 13 Grade I entries among 674 listed buildings in Barnsley; 0% of Barnsley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameAdministration Building at Monk Bretton Priory
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1151179
Date first listed6 February 1952
Local planning authorityBarnsley
Location53.55465, -1.43843 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1151179

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Barnsley will require for your works on Administration Building at Monk Bretton Priory, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Administration Building at Monk Bretton Priory listed?
Yes. Administration Building at Monk Bretton Priory is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1151179, first listed on 6 February 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Administration Building at Monk Bretton Priory?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Barnsley, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.
Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.